There is something about when an paint effect creates stunning impact. One of the appealing methods for me is creating whitewashed (or limewashed) wood. Over the years, I have whitewashed many pieces of furniture and it is still one of my favorite ways to age a piece and create dimension. The ... READ the POST
Farmhouse Table Makeover with HomeRight Sprayer
The best things in life are free, right? That's how I got this table set...for FREE. Thank you Craigslist, and lady who is selling the table, but got so sick of it being in her garage that she gives it away. I'm feeling a farmhouse table makeover coming on. hee hee hee. I've been there done ... READ the POST
Creating Layers of Love with Paint and Stain
Do you swoon when you see layers of paint and stain on the side of a barn with time-worn wear, or better yet, on a piece of furniture? I mean, there's a story there. That chippy goodness tells the life of that piece, and what travels it's had - those layers of love. No, I'm not crazy, but maybe a ... READ the POST
An Antique Desk Makeover
Rarely do I keep furniture for me. In fact, several of the pieces in my home that I had purchased years ago for myself are still awaiting their face-lift. Hopefully, that will soon be remedied as we continue to remodel our home. My treat-to-self is that once that room is completed, I can add the ... READ the POST
Furniture Refinishing Essentials ~ Top 10
You may have be wondering, but are hesitant to ask, what are my go-to tools and supplies when starting a furniture project. Wonder no more! I have selected the top ten furniture refinishing essentials that help me take a piece of furniture from drab to fab. Here's my list for furniture ... READ the POST
Broyhill Brasilia Loses Its Flower Power
Have you ever heard of a Broyhill Brasilia? You will now. True story: A few weeks ago I was in a nearby city and was looking for a chair to pair with a vanity. I had never been in this particular thrift store that had relocated to an old empty mall, and had heard it was a great place to hit. I ... READ the POST